Governments, activists, and the media have become adept at holding companies to account for the social consequences of their actions. In response, corporate social responsibility has emerged as an ... After much progress over the last two decades, corporate sustainability is at a crossroads. A shifting political landscape—intensifying rivalry between nations, increasing social polarization ... New research finds that when brands link social action to their core business, they earn higher trust, broader appeal, and long-term loyalty from customers. Environmental, social , and governance (ESG) issues have traditionally been of secondary concern to investors. But in recent years, institutional investors and pension funds have grown too large to ...
